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Chabbert Outlines Industry Progress in 2021

Despite a gloomy outlook that prevailed in early 2021, the industry saw gains in deliveries, climate initiatives, and global dialog, Chabbert said.
Aircraft

New Tu-160M Missile Carrier Makes First Flight

Russia is building up its strategic missile-carrying force by placing Tupolev's mighty Tu-160M “Blackjack” back into production.
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FBOs

More Improvements on Tap for Domodedovo FBO

Independent ground handling provider UTG Group will be making several improvements to the business aviation center at Russia’s Domodedovo Airport.
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Safety

ADS Taps Orbcomm AIS Data To Display Ship Positions

Aeronautical Data Systems and Orbcomm have partnered to provide AIS ship-position information to ADS Ergo app users.
FutureFlight

Embraer Seeks Trademarks For Energia Aircraft Family

Newly published trademark and patent applications confirm plans for new aircraft from both Embraer and rival business aircraft manufacturer Gulfstream.
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FutureFlight

Agreement with Parking Lot Group Offers 400 Australian Vertiport Sites

Skyportz says demand for car parking may not return to pre-pandemic levels, freeing up space for eVTOL air taxi services to use existing infrastructure.
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FutureFlight

How Electric Propulsion and Blown-wing Technology Have Liberated Aircraft Design

Distributed electric propulsion can give aircraft designers greater flexibility over configurations that can make performance more efficient, and Airflow believes blown wing technology unlocks this potential.
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FutureFlight

Pre-Series A Funding Round Boosts India's ePlane eVTOL

The start-up was founded by an aerospace engineering professor and student from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and has so far raised almost $6 million.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Avcon Caravan Aircraft Sensor Platform STC

Avcon's modification is designed to be produced as a kit for minimal downtime.

Sky Harbour To Land on NYSE

Aviation real estate developer Sky Harbour will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange starting on January 25.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Delivers Refurbed 'Eye-catching Wild' Challenger

An Australian-purchased Bombardier Challenger 604 underwent a transformation at Duncan Aviation's Battle Creek, Michigan facility.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Completions' GIV Refurb Includes Alto Audio System

VIP Completions also performed a complete refurbishment of the Gulfstream GIV-SP.
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Accidents

All Survive Pennsylvania HEMS Crash

EC-135 was attempting emergency landing
Aircraft

Embraer Selling Évora Aerostructures Units to Aernnova

Embraer is selling its Évora, Portugal-based metal and composite aerostructures subsidiaries to Aernnova for $172 million, with closing expected by April.

NATA's Waguespack Takes on New Role as EVP

Promoting Ryan Waguespack a little more than three years after he joined the association, NATA credited him with rallying members across a range of issues.
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Aircraft

First flights in the past 50 years (January and February)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during January and February, from 1972 through 2021
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Installs Prizm Lighting System in Falcon 7X

Installation of the Prizm system requires removal of an aircraft's interior.
Airlines

U.S. Regional Airlines Bear Brunt of Schedule Disruptions

While flight cancellations taper, the U.S. regional airline industry continues to face severe staffing shortages.
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Aircraft

Hungary to Upgrade Saab Gripen Fighters

Modifications to Hungary’s Gripens will allow them to fire new weapons, such as the IRIS-T and Meteor air-to-air missiles.
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Aircraft

Trainer Leasing Firm FlytFinance Launches

Flight schools can lease new training airplanes from FlytFinance.
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Sustainability and Environment

ACI Jet Opens Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tap at KSNA

California-based FBO operator ACI Jet is now stocking continual supplies of sustainable aviation fuel at its John Wayne-Orange County Airport location.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Texas-based FBO McCreery Aviation is the latest to achieve Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s IS-BAH.
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Bizav Market Boom Overflies China

Business aviation is flourishing globally amid the pandemic, with a notable exception: China.
Charter & Fractional

KKR Invests Another $75M in Jet Edge

Jet Edge International will use KKR investment to further expand charter fleet by 20 aircraft.
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NATA Names DeBerry SVP of Safety, Education

Keith DeBerry brings 45 years of aviation experience, including as head of the FAA Academy, to his new role at NATA as SVP of safety and education.
FBOs

Infrastructure Investment Firm Buys APP Jet Centers

APP Jet Center, and its three FBOs and hangar infrastructure, has been acquired by middle-market investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure.
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Aircraft

Turboprop Values Climb as Inventory Thins

Overall turboprop inventory is down 56.6 percent year-over-year, according to Sandhills Global aviation market report.
Aircraft

Boeing Doubles Delivery Total in 2021, Net Orders Reach 535

A record year for freighter orders partially offset Boeing’s dismal showing in passenger widebodies, but it still came a distant second to rival Airbus.
Accidents

U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Double in 2021

U.S.-registered business jets and turboprops, which flew significantly more in 2021 than in 2020, also experienced more fatal accidents last year.
Regulations and Government

The Problem With 5G

While it appears the airlines and telcos have cut a deal on 5G C-band roll-out, biz and rotorcraft appear out in the cold.
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